Phlio Waterfall National Park
Rob's take
"The easiest waterfall trip on this site — a flat 500-metre walk through shade to cold clear pools full of mahseer barbs that nibble your legs while you swim. That accessibility is why it's heaving at weekends, so come midweek, or walk one of the longer forest trails and have the place to yourself. Pairs neatly with Chanthaburi old town."
Phlio Waterfall National Park is a road-trip destination in Chanthaburi, within the greater Pattaya area of Chon Buri, Thailand. It's rated 4.5★ on Google. Monday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Tuesday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Wednesday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Thursday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM and Sunday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
Namtok Phlio National Park sits on the Sa Bap range in Chanthaburi's Laem Sing district, built around the Phlio waterfall. A shaded, largely paved path of roughly 500 metres runs from the entrance to the falls, where cold, clear pools are alive with mahseer barbs. It suits a day trip for anyone wanting rainforest and a swim without a demanding hike.
Curated in Pattaya · Last updated September 2026
What people say
- Short, easy walk to the falls — around 500 m of shaded, mostly paved path
- Cold, clean pools with shoals of mahseer barbs swimming around bathers
- Entrance fee charged, with foreign visitors paying more than Thai visitors
- Crowded at weekends, though the longer forest trails stay almost empty
- Clean site with toilets; the rocks at the waterfall itself need careful footing
Common questions
Is Phlio Waterfall National Park worth visiting?
Phlio Waterfall National Park holds a 4.5★ average across 5,490 Google reviews, so it's well regarded by the people who go.
What are Phlio Waterfall National Park's opening hours?
Monday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Tuesday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Wednesday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Thursday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM and Sunday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Hours can shift on Thai public holidays, so it's worth checking ahead for a special trip.
Where is Phlio Waterfall National Park, and how do I get there?
Phlio Waterfall National Park is in Chanthaburi, within the greater Pattaya area of Chon Buri, Thailand. Use the map on this page and tap "Get directions" to open turn-by-turn navigation in Google Maps.
What do visitors say about Phlio Waterfall National Park?
Recurring themes from reviews include: short, easy walk to the falls — around 500 m of shaded, mostly paved path; cold, clean pools with shoals of mahseer barbs swimming around bathers; entrance fee charged, with foreign visitors paying more than Thai visitors; crowded at weekends, though the longer forest trails stay almost empty.
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Open in Google Maps ↗Worth knowing
- National park passport book: 100 baht per book, sold at the park office
- Passport book postage: Add 50 baht if you can't collect it in person
From Phlio Waterfall National Park's own website, read September 2026. Prices and hours change — check the source before you rely on one.
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